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Suzanna Celeste de Passe (born July 19, 1946, 1947 or 1948) is an American businesswoman, television, music and film producer. De Passe serves as the co-chairwoman of de Passe Jones Entertainment Group .
Jun 23, 2021 · Suzanne de Passe is an American businesswoman, television, music, film producer, and writer. She began her career with Motown Records in 1968, and after more than 20 years of service in several high-ranking roles at the label, she founded de Passe Entertainment Group, LLC, in 1992.
Former President of Motown Productions. Discovered Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, Lionel Richie and the Commodores, Rick James, Debarge, and many other successful recording artists and signed them to Motown Records when she oversaw the company’s records division for Berry Gordy.
Suzanne De Passe was born on 19 July 1946 in the USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Lonesome Dove (1989), Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) and Lady Sings the Blues (1972).
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De Passe co-wrote the screenplay for the 1972 Billie Holiday biopic Lady Sings the Blues, starring Diana Ross. Her work was nominated for an Academy Award, and to date de Passe is the only woman of color to receive the Oscar nod for Best Original Screenplay.
Feb 11, 2022 · In an expansive interview, longtime Motown exec Suzanne de Passe talks launching the Jackson 5, and being an early female music biz exec.
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Suzanne De Passe was born on July 19, 1946 in the USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Lonesome Dove (1989), Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) and Lady Sings the Blues (1972). She was previously married to Paul Le Mat.
